Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s National Greening Program has launched a mobile lab to support its tree-planting drive. The lab provides real-time environmental data to boost afforestation success, cut costs, and help rehabilitate 40 million hectares of land under Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia is investing $40B to become a global AI hub, with AI projected to contribute 12% of GDP by 2030. Backed by SDAIA and ranked 3rd globally in AI governance, the Kingdom is coupling bold adoption with ethical frameworks to drive growth across healthcare, energy, finance, and mobility.
Saudi Arabia, under Vision 2030, has established itself as the region’s AI leader and a rising global power. With SDAIA, Humain, supercomputing investments, and Arabic AI models, the Kingdom is building a comprehensive ecosystem to secure long-term competitiveness and set global standards in artificial intelligence.
KACST’s training program highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to building a skilled, future-ready workforce in cutting-edge technologies, ensuring young Saudis are both creators and leaders in the global digital economy.
Saudi Arabia’s unification of digital platforms is reshaping citizen experience, cutting inefficiencies, and positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in AI-powered, citizen-centric governance.
Spoilz, a Saudi gaming studio, has secured investment from Merak Capital, Impact46, and others to expand development and LiveOps services. The funding will strengthen its pipeline of culturally relevant, globally scalable mobile games while supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a global gaming hub.
Saudi Arabia has launched the Nusuk Umrah digital platform, enabling international pilgrims to apply directly for visas and book travel services online. Available in seven languages, the service supports Vision 2030 goals of boosting religious tourism, enhancing service quality, and expanding access for Muslims worldwide.
Lenovo has appointed a new Saudi leadership team and confirmed its RHQ in Riyadh’s Al Majdoul Tower. Backed by its partnership with ALAT and a new 200,000 sqm manufacturing site, Lenovo will drive growth in line with Vision 2030, with initiatives projected to add USD 10 billion to non-oil GDP by 2030.
Saudi Arabia unveils a new identity and master plan for King Fahd, Al Ahsa, and Qaisumah airports, aiming to expand passenger capacity, multiply cargo throughput, and modernize infrastructure. The developments support Vision 2030 goals to establish Dammam as a key regional logistics hub.
New Murabba teams up with Heerim Architects to advance Riyadh’s visionary urban development, blending innovation and sustainability in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.